Doesn't it seem like a better deal to pay OOP at Brown Derby?

[3princesses4us]

I'm dying to see Fantasmic! (we skipped it last time) and dying to eat at the Brown Derby but have always overlooked it because I didn't want to spare my 2 TS credits. Finally today, I checked into the actual meal prices and found it to be only $37/adult and $11/child to eat at a signature restaurant with Fantasmic! seats. That seems like a great deal to me! For our family of 5 (granted one's a baby), the total for us all to have appetizers, entrees & desserts here would be $96 (plus tax & tip I know). I can't imagine why people would use 2 credits when it seems like a better deal to pay OOP.
It just seems like when we ate at Le Cellier our bill was over $150 and they only charged 1 credit. Heck, at the HDDR, they charge $50/ adult or 2 credits. It just seems like a better deal to pay ourselves and save the credits... Anyone else see this or am I crazy?

 

[TLPL]

Hello 3princesses4us, How did you come up with $37?, is it the minumum charge at BD? I was thinking about booking the Fantasmic package too but I already booked the HDDMR and I thought I can't afford another 2 TS credit. But if you are correct, maybe I should do the same and use the credit some place else.

 

[3princesses4us]

According to allearsnet.com which is a very popular Disney restaurant & everything else source, the Fantasmic! Dinner Package at Hollywood Brown Derby is $36.99 for adults and $10.99 for children 3-9 and it includes appetizer or salad (cobb is for 2 people to share), entrees (including steak!) and desserts plus tickets for Fantasmic! I know, it seems like a much better deal than I had ever thought too...

 

[turnlisa]

That price sounds about right and is exactly why I decided to pay OOP. Plus this way I don't have to worry about telling the waiter, listen to what I can and can't have and can save the 2 credits for elsewhere. I love BD and highly recommend it!

 

[John's Mom]

My DH, DD and I went to three Signature Restaurants the week before Christmas: Jiko, California Grill and the Hollywood Brown Derby. We decided to pay OOP for the Brown Derby (FDP). Excluding alcoholic drinks the bills were:

Jiko $176
C.G. $217
B.D. $121

 

[valeriekc]

What is OOP???

 

[Servants of Evan]

"Out Of Pocket" = OOP Additionally, the prices quoted do not include Tax, gratuity, or beverage. To my understanding, only H&V includes a beverage with a Fantasmic package.

 

[3princesses4us]

My DH, DD and I went to three Signature Restaurants the week before Christmas: Jiko, California Grill and the Hollywood Brown Derby. We decided to pay OOP for the Brown Derby (FDP). Excluding alcoholic drinks the bills were:

Jiko $176
C.G. $217
B.D. $121

Thank you for helping me prove my point. I have decided that is definately the way to go. We probably won't drink any alcohol with this meal so I'm hoping to keep it around there. I think I would rather use my 2 credits at California Grill now! Thanks.